Writing Resumes
Assignment
• As part of our business communication unit, you are asked to complete both a resume and a cover letter to be submitted for evaluation. • Upon evaluation of your resume and cover letter, you will be formally interviewed by me.
Requirements
• Your resume should include…
– Your name and contact information – Your objective – Your education – Your relevant work experience – Honors, special achievements, etc. – whether or not references have been included or are available
Requirements cont.
• The resume should be…
– Organized – Error free!!! – Aesthetically appealing – Active – Honest – To the point!
Writing a Cover Letter
• All cover letters should:
– Explain why you are sending a resume. – Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization. – Convince the reader to look at your resume. – Call attention to elements of your background. – Reflect your attitude. – Provide or refer to any information specifically requested. – Indicate what you will do to follow-up.
What should the letter include?
1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing? 2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer? 3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will follow-up?